Latondress completed more than 150 hours of continuing education to earn the prestigious de Souza Nurse Associate designation, which signifies expertise in palliative care.
“We are very proud of Cheryl and her accomplishment,” hospital president and CEO Karen McGrath stated in a press release. “Cheryl is one of the stars here at our hospital, and has a long list of achievements.”
The de Souza Institute was created by the provincial government in 2008 to provide health-care professionals with advanced knowledge and expertise in cancer and/or palliative care.
Latondress has been a nurse for almost 30 years. She enrolled in the program three years ago, taking many of the courses online to allow her to continue working.
“Palliative care is my passion,” she said. “My newfound knowledge from de Souza Institute will certainly be a valuable asset.”
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